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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,881, 876,161.70 and 246,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,881, 876,161.70 and 246,901.56 is: 370,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,881 : 876,161.70 = 246,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,881/876,161.70 = 246,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,881x = 876,161.70 × 246,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,881x = 216,325,690,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,325,690,542.25/583,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,496.20

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